Purchasing a horse for most

people is a big decision and

investment and we would

recommend that prospective owners

have the horse examined by a Veterinary Surgeon prior to purchase.

 

Although this Pre-Purchase Examination (PPE) cannot be a guarantee as such, it can assist you to make an informed decision and may well pick up on factors that maybe your own evaluation did not uncover - it can be easy to let your heart rule your head when making the initial evaluation yourself and the input of a qualified Veterinary Surgeon could prove valuable.

 

The outcome of a Pre-Purchase Examination will depend on many factors and it is not a simple case of ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. Things will be considered such as your  intended use of the horse and production for resale and insurance; the resulting evaluation will take into account whether any conditions identified ‘will or will not be likely to prejudice the animal’s proposed use by the prospective purchaser’.  Basically, is the horse suitable for the purpose for which you are buying it? Please follow the link below for further details of the examination.